Nov

28

Things I’m thankful for, V

Posted by Sarah R

November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Happy Sinkie Day! The day after Thanksgiving is oftentimes referred to as “Sinkie” day because many people eat leftovers (mmm turkey!) over the sink all day long. Unfortunately I am at work today … although after 3pm I’ll be listening to the Oregon State Beavers play the University of Oregon Ducks in our [...]

Nov

27

Things I’m thankful for, IV

Posted by Sarah R

November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that this day greets you with your loved ones and lots of food. I will be at my parents house celebrating the giving of thanks with them. Unfortunately my sister had to work today so she won’t be joining us, but I’m sure she’ll be there in [...]

Nov

26

Things I’m thankful for, III

Posted by Sarah R

November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Yesterday I shared all sorts of random things I’m thankful for, and today I plan on doing the same. Won’t you join me?

movies - I can lose myself in a drama, cry my way through a romance, or pee myself during one of Will Ferell’s comedies. I belong to Netflix and [...]

Nov

25

Things I’m thankful for, II

Posted by Sarah R

November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Continuing the trend from yesterday, here are some more things I’m thankful for. I encourage you to participate with me and share some of your thankfulness!

boots - most everyone looks good in boots. I have been coveting (forgive me LORD) these boots for a while now but there is no [...]

Nov

24

Things I’m thankful for, I

Posted by Sarah R

November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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As I mentioned yesterday, this week I’ll be sharing a list of things that I’m thankful for. I hope that you plan on participating with me!

GOD - He sent his one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Jesus died to breach the [...]

Nov

23

Honesty is good for the soul

Posted by Sarah R

November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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I am sick of posting recipes! There. I said it. Hah! Food is good, but it was getting a little old to me! I cooked some of the stuff I shared, but really the month felt like it was nothing.
This week I’m changing things up.
Monday through Friday of this week I will be [...]

Nov

22

Intimate partner violence and chronic pain

Posted by Sarah R

November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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I read an interesting article this week showing that there is a predisposition to chronic pain in women who have suffered with intimate partner violence.
Abusive Partners Predispose Chronic Pain by Rick Nauert explains that even two years after separating from an abusive situation, many women still experience “high-disability chronic pain.”
I would have never [...]

Nov

22

Grilled Turkey

Posted by Sarah R

November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Ingredients:
* 1 turkey, thawed
* 2 apples
* 4 plums
* 1/4 tsp sage
* 1/4 tsp garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
* 2 oz tequila (or [...]

Nov

21

Crustless Lowfat Pumpkin Pie

Posted by Sarah R

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Ingredients:
* 2 eggs
* 12 ounce can skim evaporated milk
* 15 ounce can pumpkin
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 tsp ginger
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Nov

21

Painful realizations

Posted by Sarah R

November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Six weeks ago I received my rheumatology “first visit questionnaire” and filled it out. Three pages of pretty detailed questions “Considering all the ways in which illnesses and health conditions may affect you at this time, please indicate how you are doing:” (on a scale of 0, very well to 10, very poorly) [...]

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